poverty

In brief: As budget proposals fly, real people’s lives depend on the wonky details. I’m really excited to have Melissa Boteach and David Perry on to talk about how low-income and disabled people in particular are getting caught in the… Read More ›

In brief: I say this pretty regularly, but I’m really, really excited about this show. I interviewed my friend Jesse Myerson a few months ago on why rent is so high (and so highly unnecessary altogether) and this week was… Read More ›

In brief: I’m continuing to make space for those of us processing the election. My guest is author Dianna E. Anderson, who worked for the Hillary campaign on the ground in IA and is my favorite expert on theology and… Read More ›

In brief: I have been wanting to dive into this topic since I started the show. Author and editor-in-chief at Truthout Maya Schenwar was kind enough to do an extended, 101/201 level primer on prison abolition. We discussed what it… Read More ›

In brief: Oh hey! Welcome to The #KatieSpeakShow anniversary episode part 1! I’m revisiting clips from some of my — and your! — favorite interviews. I only had three repeat guests this year (Britni de la Cretaz, Andrea Grimes, and… Read More ›

In brief: Britni de la Cretaz is my first return guest! She’s on to talk baseball fandom and rape culture and the economics of recovery. She’s honest about her past and accepting responsibility for her part while acknowledging the power… Read More ›

In brief: I’m a big fan of debunking myths and amplifying conversations that make all the right people uncomfortable. This episode features Mistress Matisse sharing some 101 on sex work — decriminalization vs legalization — and a bit of how… Read More ›